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Allergy or atopy is an abnormal response of the immune system to otherwise harmless substances in the environment such as pollen, mold, some foods etc. When your body comes across a substance that you are allergic to, it starts producing antibodies. These antibodies trigger the release of a number of chemicals from specialized cells called ?mast cells?. One of the key chemicals released is histamine, which causes symptoms such as itchiness and runny nose. Severe allergic reaction can cause low blood pressure, shock, loss of consciousness and even death. Management of allergies includes avoiding allergen exposure, use of anti-histamines, steroids and desensitization therapy
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allergy sinesitis
i am prone to allergies what should i do for that
Triggers of allergy
How long does it take once you are around whatever triggers your asthma to bring an asthma attack on?
i think i have an allergy...
hi i have had a cold for such a long time that i am beginning to think that i must have an allergy. I am normally fine until i step into the shower in the morning and i get an itch in my nose, one i rub it i can't stop producing snot all day! i live in the basement of my house and have 2 dogs, any ideas what it might be?
Skin Allergy
I am tested and diagnosed for having allergic to Fish, Beef, Onion, Spices, Dairy products. I experience itching rashes all around my body, including rashes and swollen genitals, swollen tongue at differnt occasions. Can you suggest an all encompassing medicine.
skin allergy
My son who is 9 months old developing some infection on both legs he is getting some black spot which is increasing day by day kindly advilse.
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Allergy
Allergy is a condition characterized by a level of sensitivity greater than normal to a specific substance or group of substances. These substances, called allergens, trigger a response in susceptible individuals.
Cow's milk allergy
Cow's milk is one of the most common allergy-causing foods in children, and it's the leading cause of allergic reactions in very young children. Allergic reactions usually occur a few minutes to a few hours after you consume milk.
Food Allergy
Food allergy is an adverse immune response to food proteins. The most common food allergies in adults are sea foods and dairy products (shellfish, peanuts, fish, and eggs) and the most common food allergies in children are milk, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts.
How can allergy be managed at home
Allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a foreign substance such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, food, insect stings, medicines etc causing symptoms that can range from mild irritation to life threatening anaphylaxis including death
Types of allergies
An allergy is an excessive or hypersensitive response of the immune system manifesting either as a pathological immune reaction induced by antibodies (immediate hypersensitivity) or by lymphoid cells (delayed type allergy). Instead of fighting off a disease-causing foreign substance, the immune system launches a complex series of actions against an irritating substance, referred to as an allergen
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Child allergy epidemic stumps experts
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Adelaide Now, 3 hours ago
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CHILDHOOD allergy rates have hit epidemic proportions in Australia, prompting health experts to broaden their efforts to combat the mysterious condition.
US researchers examine new home allergy treatment
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KVUE-TV Austin, 3 hours ago
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Studies are ongoing in the US for a home administered treatment which may reduce allergy symptoms. Doctor Bill Howland, with the Allergy and Asthma Center of Austin, spoke with KVUEâ??s Melissa Gale.
Childhood food allergy 'an epidemic'
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Sky News Australia, 3 hours ago
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Childhood allergy rates have hit 'epidemic proportions' in Australia, prompting health experts to broaden their efforts to combat the mysterious condition.
Food allergy disorder linked to gene
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UPI, 3 hours ago
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CINCINNATI, March 8 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say they have linked a food allergy-related disorder to a so-called master allergy gene.
Food allergy becomes epidemic for Australian children: expert
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People's Daily, 3 hours ago
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A leading health expert revealed on Tuesday that childhood allergy rates have hit "epidemic proportions" in Australia. Canberra-based allergy expert Dr Ray Mullins said 15,000 Australian children born this year would develop a potentially fatal food allergy before they reached school age. Food allergies, particularly allergies to peanuts and tree nuts, were a growing problem with no known cause ...
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